Best Schools in Sapphire, NC
Sapphire, NC has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 895 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Sapphire meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sapphire, NC
The top high schools in Sapphire, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rosman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
2. Blue Ridge Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 13 • 132 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sapphire, NC
The top middle schools in Sapphire, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rosman Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 209 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sapphire, NC
The top elementary schools in Sapphire, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. T C Henderson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Transylvania County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 125 Students
2. Blue Ridge School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 165 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sapphire, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sapphire, NC has a total population of 1,525 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 58% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sapphire, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sapphire, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sapphire, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sapphire, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sapphire, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sapphire, NC
How many schools are in Sapphire, NC?
Sapphire, NC has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 895 students in total.
How do schools in Sapphire perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Sapphire score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Sapphire meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sapphire?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations